PHILADELPHIA – Rutgers track and field traveled back to the Penn campus for the second-straight week, competing in the Quaker Invitational at the Ott Center on Saturday, Jan. 18. Brian and
Kevin O'Sullivan set school records in the indoor pole vault, putting a spotlight on early season success for the Scarlet Knights.
"Overall, we've had some very strong performances for this early in the season," said
Bobby Farrell, director of track & field and cross country. "A lot of PRs and over 30 performances in the top 10 all-time. That's a strong base to build on as we start to hit the road in the coming weeks."
The O'Sullivan brothers cleared identical heights of 5.45m (17' 10.5") to establish a new Rutgers record. Brian finished first in the event, achieving the height in fewer attempts, while Kevin placed second. Brian previously broke a 22-year-old record the prior week, eclipsing the height set by Ed Keefe (5.29m/17' 4.5") in 2002.
The Scarlet Knights recorded first-place finishes in six events.
On the men's side,
Chris Serrao finished second in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.90.
Micah Lawson placed second in the mile run with a time of 4:09.40, while
Robert Poplau placed fourth in the 800-meter in 1:52.27.
Gavin Richards took third in the 3,000-meter, running 8:12.38, followed by
Brian Pedretti in fourth place with a time of 8:18.64.
Brian Butler delivered a win in the high jump, clearing the bar at 2.05m (6' 8.75"), while
Malachi Yehudah placed second with the same height.
Daniel Arana finished second in the triple jump, recording a leap of 14.70m (48' 2.75").
The women's team turned in several noteworthy performances, including a win the 400-meter as
Charlee Crawford finished first with a time of 54.44.
Success Duruzor took second in the 60-meter, running a time of 7.49.
Jenai Berry finished fourth in the 800-meter with a time of 2:14.52.
Jenovia Logan won the high jump with a height of 1.75m (5' 8.75") and
Chloe Timberg finished first in the pole vault, clearing 4.50m (14' 9").
Olivia Prescott took third in the shot put with a distance of 13.03m (42' 9"). The 4x400-meter relay team of Crawford, Duruzor,
Paige Floriea and
Shelby Whetstone ran a time of 3:26.47 to win the event.
Rutgers returns to action for a two-day meet on Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25 for the Crossroads of America Invitational in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Quaker Invitational Results
Men's Results
60M
2.
Chris Serrao 6.90
4.
James Bivins 6.93
200M
5.
Chris Serrao 21.75
800M
4.
Robert Poplau 1:52.27
3,000M
3.
Gavin Richards 8:12.38
4.
Brian Pedretti 8:18.64
Mile
2.
Micah Lawson 4:09.40
High Jump
1.
Brian Butler 2.05m (6' 8.75")
2.
Malachi Yehudah 2.05m (6' 8.75")
Pole Vault
1.
Brian O'Sullivan 5.45m (17' 10.5") –
SCHOOL RECORD
2.
Kevin O'Sullivan 5.45m (17' 10.5") –
SCHOOL RECORD
3.
Nico Morales 5.25m (17' 2.75")
Triple Jump
2.
Daniel Arana 14.70m (48' 2.75")
Weight Throw
3.
Andrew Krall 17.54m (57' 6.5")
4.
Dylan Powell 17.08m (56' 0.5")
Women's Results
60M
2.
Success Duruzor 7.49
3.
Azariah Grantham 7.56
4.
Jada Ellis 7.68
400M
1.
Charlee Crawford 54.44
800M
4.
Jenai Berry 2:14.52
1,000M
5.
Shelby Whetstone 2:52.38
Mile
6.
Sofia Condron 4:56.14
3,000M
6.
Kelseigh O'Neil 9:51.22
High Jump
1.
Jenovia Logan 1.75m (5' 8.75")
Long Jump
3.
Kristina Tossas 6.05m (19' 10.25")
Pole Vault
1.
Chloe Timberg 4.50m (14' 9")
Shot Put
3.
Olivia Prescott 13.03m (42' 9")
Weight Throw
4.
Anna Barber 15. 03m (50' 2.5")
4x400M Relay
1.
Charlee Crawford,
Paige Floriea
Shelby Whetstone,
Success Duruzor 3:41.61
